On April 13, 2025, at approximately 2 a.m., Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro's official residence in Harrisburg was the target of an arson attack. The suspect, 38-year-old Cody Balmer, allegedly scaled a security fence, broke into the mansion, and ignited fires using homemade Molotov cocktails while the governor and his family were asleep inside. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the fire was extinguished before causing more extensive damage. AP News +4 New York Magazine +4 Time +4 Wikipedia +12 Reuters +12 New York Magazine +12 Authorities have charged Balmer with multiple offenses, including attempted homicide, terrorism, arson, and burglary. Court documents reveal that Balmer harbored animosity toward Governor Shapiro and had intentions to harm him physically if encountered during the break-in. The attack occurred shortly after the Shapiro family held a Passover Seder, leading investigators to consider potential motives, including antisemitism, though no defini...
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